Bank Staff Nurse, Band 5- Critical Care-Sept

• To assess, plan, deliver and evaluate the nursing care of patients within Critical Care in accordance with UK law, the NMC code of conduct and the Trust values
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner and be a role model
• To work effectively as a member of the multidisciplinary team
• To manage a patient/caseload of patients within defined clinical area

• To organise own time and that of non-registered staff, students and other learners within Critical Care as appropriate
• To support the senior members of staff in the management and supervision of the defined clinical area
• To work on Critical Care in both GRH and CGH depending upon service need

• Registered Nurses with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
• Post registration acute care experience is essential
• A willingness to develop knowledge and skill is essential
• An ability to perform clinical skills with dexterity
• Knowledge of clinical governance, policy and procedure
• An understanding of evidence based practice
• IT skills which can be built upon to incorporate the use of hospital administration, information and training systems
• Organisation and time management skills

• The ability to work cohesively with all members of the Critical Care team
• The ability to communicate with patients and their relatives with sensitivity and empathy
• Be able to work under pressure
• Be pro-active and take initiative
• Act as a good role model for others to follow
• Liaison with Acute and Community Support Services

• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate the nursing care of patients within Critical Care who present with complex medical and nursing care needs
• Deliver safe care within a challenging and changing clinical environment, using highly specialised equipment and resources safely and appropriately
• Administer medications, including multiple continuous infusions, within the Procedure for the Ordering, Prescribing, and Administration of Medications (POPAM) guidelines
• Disseminate contentious and delicate information appropriately and sensitively, ensure patient confidentiality is maintained
• Adhere to Trust policies and procedures and work in a manner to promote the Trust values and core objectives
• Work within the NMC code of conduct to include the responsible supervision of staff and students when required
• Utilise the Hospital computer systems such as the intranet, Trak-care, EPR and PAS
• Maintain clear and accurate written records relevant to practice

• Comply with Trust and Departmental policies and procedures e.g. Health and Safety at Work Act (1974), Manual Handling, clinical equipment competency, risk management, Data Protection Acts and patient confidentiality at all times. This will include demonstrating compliance with the terms of all safeguarding policies and processes relevant to the safeguarding of adults and children in the care of GHNHSFT and to undergo regular mandatory training concerned with safeguarding matters
• Report personal sickness to the Senior Nurse in Charge and Bank Office

Essential

• Active registration with the NMC as a Registered Nurse
• Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of a professional portfolio, registration revalidation & commitment to lifelong learning

Desirable

• Experience (through placement or employment) of working in an acute clinical environment
• Previous experience in a relevant speciality

Essential

• Acts as a role model and are able to lead by example to ensure the Trust's values and behaviours are reinforced throughout their area of practice
• Able to supervise non-registered and less experienced staff to ensure effective service and care delivery
• Able to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety
• Show commitment to developing competencies to include specialist skills
• Understand and be committed to good record keeping using the Trusts electronic and paper methods